Cycads and baskets - Amami-Oshima Island

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Amami Oshima Car Rental Let's enjoy your trip more freely! Travel to Amami Oshima more comfortably with a rental car☆ Did you know that Amami Oshima is the "third largest island" in Japan? Since the island is very large and there are no trains, it is difficult to reach some spots by any other means of transportation than renting a car. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

◎Electric bicycle rental is also recommended!

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] E-bike rental bike for those who don't have a rental car 《10 minutes by car from the center of Naze ★》 Cancellation free until 2 days before (No.87)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間3 hours / 6 hours / 24 hours5,000 yen →directional marker or indicator4,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

What is Cycad-Basho colony?

The cycad is associated with the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era, as well as with dinosaurs.

When you visit this group of cycads and baskets, you will feelFeel like you're lost in the world of Jurassic ParkYou will be able to

The sycamores and basho trees that cover the entire area as far as the eye can see, and the sycamores that cover the entire mountain, will make you feel that way.

The contrast between the green of the cycads and basho, the color of the mountain yellow, the two different shades of blue of the azure sea and sky, and the white of the clouds and whitecaps is spectacular and a must-see from the mountain's high point. It also looks completely different at dusk, when the sun sets over the East China Sea.

As for access, it takes about 20 minutes by car from Amami Airport to get to the Ryugo Town Hall. From there, it should take about 10 minutes to reach the Agiyaba area.

⬇︎Other popular activity plans in Amami Oshima are here☆.

Trekking and mangrove canoeing in a small group in the Kinsaku Primeval Forest, a World Natural Heritage site (with a certified guide and pick-up service) (No.59)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 8 hours12,000 yen →directional marker or indicator11,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

[Amami Oshima / 1 Day] Private tours available depending on group size! River play at a mystical waterfall & mangrove canoe tour☆ (Free photos & pickup/drop-off in Naze city center available) (No. 63)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours18,000 yen

Details of sycamore and basil clusters

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